Characterization of the Brucella abortus rfb gene locus and the role of O-antigen in the resistance to complement lysis and macrophage defense mechanisms /

BALB/c mouse model. The difference in attenuation among the

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Allen, Chris A.
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1996.
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Summary:BALB/c mouse model. The difference in attenuation among the
bovine macrophages, revealed distinct differences in
controlling extracellular and intracellular killing of
DNA revealed interruptions within genes encoding proteins
In Gram-negative organisms, the lack of 0-antigen expression
invading organisms. The rfb mutants were equally sensitive
killing mechanisms.
macrophages represent two major host defense mechanisms
may be due to pleiotropic effects. This data suggests that
mutants which do not express detectable 0antigen on their
of Brucella abortus with Tn5 generated several rough (rfb)
on the lipopolysaccharide molecule produces a rough phenotype
outer membrane surface. Initial sequencing of Tn5 flanking
participates in 0-antigen biosynthesis. Complement and
rfb mutants, and the inability to complement the mutation,
sensitivity among the rfb mutants were also recorded in the
sensitivity among the rib mutants. Similar differences in
sensitivity to polymixin B, hydrogen peroxide, and murine and
the survival of Brticella is controlled by intracellular
to bovine complement. Bactericidal assays, including
which is associated with attenuation. Transposon mutagenesis
with homology to gene products of the r)$ locus which
Item Description:"Major subject: Veterinary Microbiology".
Vita.
Physical Description:ix, 61 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
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Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references: pages 49-60.